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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2014
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
SHERMAN RECALLS SECRETARY KERRY'S STRONG RECORD OF SUPPORT ON THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE, ENCOURAGES MORE IN KERRY'S ROLE AS SECRETARY OF STATE
Washington, D.C. - During a hearing today before the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) praised Secretary of State
John Kerry for his Senate record on the Armenian Genocide and encouraged
him to continue to advocate for U.S. affirmation, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
"I commend you as Senator Kerry for your incredible record fighting for the
recognition of the Armenian Genocide and hope that as Secretary Kerry you
will do likewise," stated Sherman.
Inviting the Secretary to submit his answers for the record, Rep. Sherman
also raised concerns about Azerbaijan's hostile acts against Armenians and
recounted the brutal murder in Hungary at a 2004 NATO Partnership for Peace
training program of Armenian Army Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan by Azeri Army
Lieutenant Ramil Safarov, as well as continued threats by Azerbaijan's
president to shoot down any planes flying in and out of the Stepanakert
airport in the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh.
"The Azeri soldier that murdered a sleeping Armenian soldier at a NATO
exercise has been promoted and praised and in light of that and other
aggressive actions, I hope that you will review and perhaps withdraw any
military assistance to Azerbaijan," stated Sherman. He added, "I hope that
you will also warn the Azeris that it is simply outrageous for them to
threaten to shoot down civilian aircraft that try to fly into the Nagorno
Karabakh airport."
"We commend Congressman Sherman for raising these critically important
issues with Secretary Kerry," stated Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "On
the eve of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Congressman
Sherman's remarks serve as a timely reminder to the Administration to
fulfill its commitment," Ardouny continued.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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NR#: 2014-009
Available online at: http://bit.ly/1gHxZGm
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2014
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
SHERMAN RECALLS SECRETARY KERRY'S STRONG RECORD OF SUPPORT ON THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE, ENCOURAGES MORE IN KERRY'S ROLE AS SECRETARY OF STATE
Washington, D.C. - During a hearing today before the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) praised Secretary of State
John Kerry for his Senate record on the Armenian Genocide and encouraged
him to continue to advocate for U.S. affirmation, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
"I commend you as Senator Kerry for your incredible record fighting for the
recognition of the Armenian Genocide and hope that as Secretary Kerry you
will do likewise," stated Sherman.
Inviting the Secretary to submit his answers for the record, Rep. Sherman
also raised concerns about Azerbaijan's hostile acts against Armenians and
recounted the brutal murder in Hungary at a 2004 NATO Partnership for Peace
training program of Armenian Army Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan by Azeri Army
Lieutenant Ramil Safarov, as well as continued threats by Azerbaijan's
president to shoot down any planes flying in and out of the Stepanakert
airport in the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh.
"The Azeri soldier that murdered a sleeping Armenian soldier at a NATO
exercise has been promoted and praised and in light of that and other
aggressive actions, I hope that you will review and perhaps withdraw any
military assistance to Azerbaijan," stated Sherman. He added, "I hope that
you will also warn the Azeris that it is simply outrageous for them to
threaten to shoot down civilian aircraft that try to fly into the Nagorno
Karabakh airport."
"We commend Congressman Sherman for raising these critically important
issues with Secretary Kerry," stated Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "On
the eve of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Congressman
Sherman's remarks serve as a timely reminder to the Administration to
fulfill its commitment," Ardouny continued.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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NR#: 2014-009
Available online at: http://bit.ly/1gHxZGm